Dept of Sneaky Tricks

[jonathank]

This isn't really a CA trick, but when we save files on our server, we have a folder with
the name of the job. Then in the folder we save our CA files starting with Z and
working our way to A (with each consecutive revision). That way we know that the
most current file will be at the top of the list.

Just thought I'd share that one for anyone who cared. It works out good because
then you know which one is the most current without and special "codes".

[Glenn Woodward]

Or you could name from A to Z and change the sort order of the name column.

[lbuttery]

I also add the time and other info

123_MODEL_100915_1300_LBX3.PLAN

123_REMOD_100915_1310_LBX3.PLAN

123_ALT01_100915_1320_LBX3.PLAN


I use my initials, while my partner uses his

we use the chief version so we don't lose track etc

We use street address instead of client name as it takes less characters

Lew

[attwater]

All,

This is a very important discussion. I have recommended on the "Suggestions" subforum that it be listed as a "Subforum" in it's own right.

Mark Powell

[jonathank]

What about "those" jobs with more than 26 versions?

We rarely have jobs with more than 26 versions....

The closest I've gotten is revision B.

But If you feel like they're still making a lot of revisions and you're on C or B,
then on the next revision you can jump to AZ, or BZ, or CZ...

The problem with the "Jones_9/16/10.plan" is that the file name is pretty long.
With this method, it's just "F", and you know that's the latest...